DARKWOOD

BANJOS

Darkwood collection

The Darkwood collection comprises individual models. Each has its own look and sound. A strong design ethos gives Darkwood banjos their individual but familiar look of classic clean and simple lines. A small number are manufactured each year and are available for purchase. Each model can also be commissioned. For further information see the commissions page

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WOOD PIGEON

Detail

Left handed A Scale English sycamore neck.

Brass fretless slide to the 6th fret and a Darkwood scoop that starts at the 15th fret and ends at the 17th.

Black mother of pearl inlay designed to symbolise the wing of the wood pigeon.

10.5" English sycamore block built rim capped with walnut.

Integral walnut tone ring.

Hardware

Modified 5 star tuners.

Darkwood designed machined brass tailpiece.

Darkwood designed spoke-wheel and chamber connector rod.

Early 20th century tension hoop with 22 matching hooks.

Brass plated 5 star 5th string tuner.

Aged look patina on brass.

Notes

The tension hoop, hooks and shoes were salvaged from an early 20th century British banjo that was beyond repair, consequently on this build the wood and brass were given a slightly worn/aged look to fit in with the old tension hoop. The sycamore wood on the connector rod and neck has some interesting figuring.